The COVID-19 pandemic has now killed 5 million people around the world

MSgt Steve Sweeney https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/state-officials-adjust-covid-19-fatality-numbers-as-they-learn-more-about-each-death

SPC David S. - And you figure this can be extrapolated over a large number of counties? Given that it made the news, I doubt it is very common. And the claim was "many states", sort of like "many people are saying". I am sure accounting errors occur given the amount of accounting going on. I would be surprised if they didn't occur on occasion.

MAJ Roland McDonald - Yes and? From the article posted - "O’Neill said she’s confident local death totals are accurate. She said many of the deaths are from long-term care facilities where residents have other comorbidities."

Also, here is another article quoting Dr. Ngozi Ezike - the same doctor referenced in the Washington Examiner article - "But Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, said Tuesday such claims [of count inflation] could not be further from the truth. In fact, the number of deaths in the state is likely higher than what’s been reported, she said.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/05/12/illinois-is-not-inflating-coronavirus-deaths-in-fact-theyre-likely-higher-than-reported-officials-say/

MSgt Steve Sweeney this is just one county in California. Giving the number of counties in the US it would odd if this was the only one.

Or.... get *one* shot, then refuse the rest so the rest of the world can get one. If THE WORLD needs to take firm actions, it starts with those of us who have plenty refusing some and sending it to those who have none. I am hearing about booster shots - and even SECOND booster shots, when the majority of the world still has yet to receive even a single shot.

But sure. Go get shot #2 or 3 or 4. Screw the rest of the world. It's not like the virus can develop out there and come back over in a new variant..... Oh, wait....


I am not anti-vax. I have both of my two shot set. Will not be getting a booster (because of the above). But can we PLEASE stop pretending we care about the rest of the world when we are bust discussing who should or should not get a booster - or how MANY boosters?

We don't give a shit about the rest of the world when it comes to COVID. Many folks *say* they do - but actions speak louder than words.

And mutating into something harder to fight.

SFC Casey O'Mally - Until we get COVID under control world wide, we will not be free of the threat.

Hey, y'all can have my shots. I am not getting them.